New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill is running for governor, saying it’s time to fix the state’s economy and make it more affordable. Sherrill is a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy helicopter pilot. She joins a crowded field of Democrats vying to succeed two-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, who is term-limited from running again.
FILE - Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey announced Monday she’s running for governor, saying it’s time to fix the state’s economy and make it more affordable.
In a video announcing her run, Sherrill introduced herself as a U.S. Naval Academy graduate and chopper pilot and leaned on her military experience. Before getting elected to Congress, she was a prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. She served in the Navy from 1994 to 2003.Also seeking the Democratic nod are Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, teachers union president Sean Spiller and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney.
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